Mobilizing an existing web application

ABSTRACT

A computer system and a computer readable medium are provided with program instructions to cause a processor to perform an approach for adjusting a web application to comply with user interface capabilities of a device type. A processor monitors usage patterns of a web application by a user, including monitoring device type. The processor monitors input and output network communication data of a resource of a web application. The processor converts the monitored network data to Extensible Markup Language Schema (XSD), and updates documentation of the resource of the web application with the converted data. The processor further receives user interface capabilities of a device type and analyzes a web application for compatibility with the user interface capabilities of the device type. Based on the compatibility analysis, at least one user interface element is be modified within presentation of the web application on the device type. A processor generates a version of the web application compatible with the user interface capabilities of the device type.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of web development,and more particularly to mobilizing an existing web application.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Web analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting ofweb data for purposes of understanding and optimizing web usage. Webanalytics can be used as a tool to assess and improve the effectivenessof a web site. Web analytics may be off-site, on-site, or a combinationof the two. Off-site web analytics refers to web measurement andanalysis regardless of whether a person owns a website, and includes themeasurement of a website's potential audience, webpage loading time,data accessed, type of device used to access the site by a user, andpotentially other information. On-site web analytics can be used by theowner of a website to measure a visitor's behavior on the website.On-site web analytics can include UI widget element accesses, userinaction, user interactions on a webpage, inaction on a webpage (e.g.,hovering a mouse), mouse clicks on a webpage, and potentially otherinformation.

The mobile web refers to access to the Internet from a handheld mobiledevice, such as a smartphone connected to a mobile network or otherwireless network. Mobile devices can include smartphones, netbooks,tablets, e-books, and other devices with a variety of screen sizes andinput capabilities (e.g., touchscreen, mouse, keyboard, etc.).

Self-documenting is a common descriptor for source code and userinterfaces that follow certain loosely defined conventions for namingand structure. These conventions are intended to enable developers,users, and maintainers of a system to use it effectively withoutrequiring previous knowledge of its specification, design, or behavior.

Representational state transfer (REST) is a set of principles thatdefine how web standards, such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) anduniform resource identifier (URI), are supposed to be used. REST isintended to evoke an image of how a well-designed web applicationbehaves: presented with a network of webpages, a user progresses throughan application by selecting links, or state transitions, resulting inthe next page being transferred to the user and rendered for their use.RESTful applications maximize the use of existing, well-definedinterfaces and other built-in capabilities provided by the chosennetwork protocol, and minimize the addition of new application-specificfeatures.

JavaScript™ Object Notation (JSON) is a lightweight data-interchangeformat. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks orregistered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. JSON is easy forhumans to read and write, and for machines to parse and generate. JSONis an open standard format that uses human-readable text to transmitdata objects consisting of attribute-value pairs. JSON is used primarilyto transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternativeto Extensible Markup Language (XML).

Web Application Description Language (WADL) is a resource-centricdescription language which has been designed to facilitate the modeling,description, and testing of RESTful web applications. WADL models theresources provided by a service and the relationships between them. WADLis intended to simplify the reuse of web services that are based on theexisting HTTP architecture of the Web.

SUMMARY

Aspects of an embodiment of the present invention disclose a method,computer program product, and computer system for adjusting a webapplication to comply with user interface capabilities of a device type.A processor receives user interface capabilities of a device type. Aprocessor analyzes a web application for compatibility with the userinterface capabilities of the device type. A processor determines atleast one user interface element to be modified within presentation ofthe web application on the device type based on the analyzedcompatibility of the web application with the user interfacecapabilities of the device type. A processor generates a version of theweb application compatible with the user interface capabilities of thedevice type.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a diagram of a computing system, in accordance with oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts the flowchart of the steps of a website mobilizationprogram executing within the computing system of FIG. 1, for mobilizingan existing web application, in accordance with one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 3 depicts the flowchart of the steps of an adjustment functionexecuting within the computing system of FIG. 1, for adjusting userinterface (UI) elements within a website based on web analytics,accessing device type, and/or other information, in accordance with oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 depicts a flowchart of the steps of a monitoring functionexecuting within the computing system of FIG. 1, for monitoringrepresentational state transfer (REST) resources and convertingJavaScript Object Notation (JSON) input/output data to aself-documenting schema format, in accordance with one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 5 depicts a flowchart of the steps of a documentation resultsfunction executing within the computing system of FIG. 1, for insertingconverted schema data into REST resource documentation.

FIG. 6 depicts a flowchart of the steps of a REST mobilization programexecuting within the computing system of FIG. 1, for identifyingpatterns within REST resources, and generating mobile web applicationsbased on predefined templates, in accordance with one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 7 depicts a block diagram of components of the server and computingdevice, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present invention recognize that mobilizing anexisting website can be a costly and time consuming process. Embodimentsof the present invention recognize that a solution is required tooptimize the process of mobilizing an existing website using acombination of techniques in a logical manner.

The present invention will now be described in detail with reference tothe Figures.

FIG. 1 depicts a diagram of computing system 10, in accordance with oneembodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 provides only anillustration of one embodiment and does not imply any limitations withregards to the environments in which different embodiments may beimplemented.

In the depicted embodiment, computing system 10 includes server 30 andcomputing device 40 interconnected over network 20. Network 20 may be alocal area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN) such as theInternet, the public switched telephone network (PSTN), any combinationthereof, or any combination of connections and protocols that willsupport communications between server 30 and computing device 40, inaccordance with embodiments of the invention. Computing system 10 mayinclude additional computing devices, servers, computers, or otherdevices not shown.

Server 30 may be a management server, a web server, or any otherelectronic device or computing system capable of processing programinstructions, receiving and sending data. In some embodiments, server 30may be a laptop computer, tablet computer, netbook computer, personalcomputer (PC), a desktop computer, or any programmable electronic devicecapable of communicating with computing device 40 and/or other computingdevices via network 20. In other embodiments, server 30 may represent aserver computing system utilizing multiple computers as a server system,such as in a cloud computing environment. Server 30 contains websitemobilization program 110, adjustment function 120, monitoring function130, documentation results function 140, representational state transfer(REST) mobilization function 150, website 155, analytics report storage160, rules database 165, converted schema data storage 170, and templatestorage 175. Server 30 may include components, as depicted and describedin further detail with respect to FIG. 7.

Website 155 is any web document containing information accessible toother computing devices, such as computing device 40, through a webbrowser over network 20. Website 155 may include one or more widgets(e.g., JavaScript widgets), page objects, user interface elements,images, or other elements. A widget is a stand-alone, or self-contained,application or set of script or code for use within a webpage, such aswebsite 155. In general, website 155 is any website capable of beingmonitored by website mobilization program 110 and capable of havingalterable user interface elements, such as links, menu items, or otherelements.

Analytics report storage 160 may be a repository that may be writtenand/or read by website mobilization program 110 and adjustment function120. Analytics reports and web analytics information gathered, recorded,deciphered or otherwise observed by website mobilization program 110 maybe stored to analytics report storage 160. For example, analyticsinformation, the time the information was gathered, identifyingcharacteristics of users, and other information may be stored toanalytics report storage 160. In one embodiment, analytics reportstorage 160 resides on server 30. In other embodiments, analytics reportstorage 160 may reside on another server, another computing device, orcomputing device 40, provided that analytics report storage 160 isaccessible to website mobilization program 110 and adjustment function120.

Rules database 165 may be a repository that may be written and/or readby adjustment function 120. In some embodiments, a program (not shown)may allow a web developer, administrator, or other user to define rulesand write the defined rules to rules database 165. Rules relevant to thelayout or population of data on a website, such as website 155, may bestored to rules database 165. For example, rules may specify the numberof links to be shown in a list on a particular device, organizationalsettings based on hit frequency, or settings specifying that links, pageobjects, or widgets should be removed from a page due to lack of use byusers of website 155. In some embodiments, rules database 165 associatesa set of one or more rules with a particular device, or type of device(e.g., smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.). For example, one set of rulesstored to rules database 165 may indicate layout rules associated withsmartphone devices, while a different set of rules stored to rulesdatabase 165 specify a different set of one or more rules associatedwith tablet devices. In one embodiment, rules database 165 resides onserver 30. In other embodiments, rules database 165 may reside onanother server, another computing device, or computing device 40,provided that rules database 165 is accessible to adjustment function120.

Converted schema data storage 170 may be a repository that may bewritten and read by website mobilization program 110, monitoringfunction 130, and/or documentation results function 140. Monitoringfunction 130 may convert JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) input/outputdata to a self-documenting schema format, such as Extensible MarkupLanguage (XML) Schema (XSD), and store the converted data to convertedschema data storage 170. In some embodiments, converted data stored toconverted schema data storage 170 is stored according to a particularnaming convention, or otherwise associated with the web applicationrepresented by the applicable REST resource.

Template storage 175 may be a repository that may be written to and readby website mobilization program 110 and REST mobilization function 150.Templates corresponding to patterns in REST interfaces may be stored totemplate storage 175. In some embodiments, templates stored to templatestorage 175 may be created by a user at server 30 using a user interfaceassociated with website mobilization program 110. In one embodiment,template storage 175 resides on server 30. In other embodiments,template storage 175 may reside on another server, computing device 40,or another computing device, provided that template storage 175 isaccessible to website mobilization program 110 and REST mobilizationfunction 150.

Website mobilization program 110 operates to mobilize an existingwebsite, such as website 155 using a variety of techniques and methods.Website mobilization program 110 also is a web analytics tool thatoperates to collect and display data about users visiting a website,such as website 155. In some embodiments, website mobilization program110 generates analytics reports or a set of information gathered from awebsite, such as website 155, and stores the information to analyticsreport storage 160. An analytics report may include information relatedto a particular version of website 155 and include information relatedto the usage of website 155 over a specified time period. In someembodiments, website mobilization program 110 resides on server 30. Inother embodiments, website mobilization program 110 may reside onanother server or another computing device, provided that websitemobilization program 110 has access to website 155, analytics reportstorage 160, rules database 165, converted schema data storage 170, andtemplate storage 175.

Adjustment function 120 operates to retrieve analytics information, suchas analytics information stored to analytics report storage, and rules,such as rules stored to rules database 165, to adjust and/or populateuser interface elements of a webpage, such as website 155. In someembodiments, adjustment function 120 further considers multiple types ofdevices and adjusts and/or populates user interface elements ofwebsites, such as website 155, based upon the type of device that mayaccess the information. In some embodiments, adjustment function 120adjusts and/or populates user interface elements of websites, such aswebsite 155, based upon usage patterns observed by website mobilizationprogram 110. For example, usage patterns of website 155 may vary basedupon the time website 155 was accessed, the type of device upon which auser accessed website 155, or other identified patterns. In someembodiments, adjustment function 120 retrieves analytics informationfrom analytics report storage 160. In some embodiments, adjustmentfunction 120 retrieves rules associated with a website, such as website155 from rules database 165. In one embodiment, adjustment function 120resides on server 30. In other embodiments, adjustment function 120 mayreside on another server, another computing device, or computing device40, provided that adjustment function 120 has access to website 155,analytics report storage 160, and rules database 165.

Monitoring function 130 operates to monitor access and usage of RESTresources and interfaces within a website, such as website 155, and toconvert and store JSON data as a self-documenting schema format (e.g.,XSD). In one embodiment, monitoring function 130 stores converted datato converted schema data storage 170. In one embodiment, monitoringfunction 130 is a function of website mobilization program 110. In someembodiments, monitoring function 130 is a stand-alone program. In oneembodiment, monitoring function 130 is stored to server 30. In otherembodiments, monitoring function 130 may be stored to another server,computing device 40, or another computing device, provided monitoringfunction 130 has access to converted schema data storage 170 and RESTresources located on website 155.

Documentation results function 140 operates to retrieve and insertconverted schema data associated with a particular REST resource or webapplication into REST resource documentation. In some embodiments,documentation results function 140 also operates to return resultingdocumentation to a user or other requesting entity. In one embodiment,documentation results function 140 is a function of website mobilizationprogram 110. In some embodiments, documentation results function 140 isa stand-alone program. In one embodiment, documentation results function140 is stored to server 30. In other embodiments, documentation resultsfunction 140 may be stored to another server, computing device 40, oranother computing device, provided documentation results function 140has access to converted schema data storage 170.

REST mobilization function 150 operates to identify patterns within RESTresources of a website, such as web site 155. REST mobilization function150 also operates to generate mobile applications for each REST resourcebased on a template associated with identified patterns of each RESTresource. In one embodiment, REST mobilization function 150 resides onserver 30. In other embodiments, REST mobilization function 150 mayreside on another server, computing device 40, or another computingdevice, provided REST mobilization function 150 has access to website155 and template storage 175.

Computing device 40 may be a desktop computer, laptop computer, netbookcomputer, tablet computer, personal digital assistant, or smartphone. Ingeneral, computing device 40 may be any electronic device or computingdevice capable of processing program instructions, sending and receivingdata, and communicating with server 30 over network 20. Computing device40 contains web browser 180. Computing device 40 may include components,as depicted and described in further detail with respect to FIG. 7.

Web browser 180 may be a generic web browser used to retrieve, presentand traverse information resources from the Internet. In someembodiments, web browser 180 may be a web browser designed for a mobiledevice. In other embodiments, web browser 180 may be a web browserdesigned for a traditional computing device, such as a desktop computer,PC, or laptop. In general, web browser 180 may be any application orsoftware that enables a user at computing device 40 to access website155 over network 20. In the depicted embodiment, web browser 180 resideson computing device 40. In other embodiments, web browser 160, orsimilar web browsers, may reside on other computing devices capable ofaccessing web site 155 over network 20.

FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of the steps of website mobilization program110, executing within the computing system of FIG. 1, in accordance withan embodiment of the present invention. Website mobilization program 110operates to perform runtime and static analyses on a website todetermine aspects of the website to mobilize, or otherwise adapt to adifferent environment. In some embodiments, website program 110generates a report or other analytics data, and stores such informationto a repository, such as analytics report storage 160. Based on theinformation from the analysis, website mobilization program 110 mayadjust UI elements within website 155, at runtime, for a user attemptingto access website 155 from a mobile, or other particular type of device.Website mobilization program 110 may also operates to cause RESTresources within website 155 to self-document and/or mobilize the RESTresources. Website mobilization program 110 may also operate to improveperformance of REST resources and REST interfaces using predictivefetching and chunk techniques.

In step 210, website mobilization program 110 receives the website forconversion. In some embodiments, web site mobilization program 110 mayfurther receive a device type upon which the converted website is to becompatible with. In some embodiments, a web developer or other user mayinput web site 155, or another website or webpage, to websitemobilization program 110. In some embodiments, website mobilizationprogram 110 receives a request to access website 155. For illustrativepurposes, it will be assumed that website mobilization program 110 hasreceived website 155 for conversion, and the indicated device type is asmartphone. However, embodiments of the present invention recognize thatwebsite mobilization program 110 may receive other website and devicetypes in order to process such a conversion.

In step 215, website mobilization program 110 performs a runtimeanalysis of website 155. In general, website mobilization program 110collects, analyzes, and/or reports data related to usage of website 155.In some embodiments, website mobilization program 110 performs anexternal, or off-site analysis of website 155, and collects informationrelated to HyperText Markup Language (HTML) pages loaded, data accessed,widgets used, or other information. Typically, external analysis is usedto provide analysis for websites that are designed to request one pageat a time from the server. In some embodiments, website mobilizationprogram 110 performs an internal, or on-site analysis of website 155,and collects information, such as: user idle time, mouse clicks onwebsite 155, items or objects used on website 155, cursor location,cursor hovering, or other information. In some embodiments, websitemobilization program 110 performs both internal and external analysisfunctions.

In some embodiments, website mobilization program 110 generatesanalytics reports or a set of information gathered from a website 155and stores the information to analytics report storage 160. An analyticsreport may include information related to a particular version ofwebsite 155 and include information related to the usage of website 155over a specified time period. In some embodiments, website mobilizationprogram 110 collects data from a website 155 by accessing server logfiles, in which a web server records file requests by browsers (e.g.,access logs). In some embodiments, website mobilization program 110 usesa page tagging method, wherein JavaScript embedded in the site page isused to make image requests to a third-party analytics-dedicated server,whenever a page is rendered by a web browser, or whenever a mouse clickoccurs. Website mobilization program 110 may utilize additional datasources to augment the website and website behavior data describedherein. In some embodiments, an analytics report may include informationrelevant to a web developer regarding the use, or lack of use, ofcertain pages, portions of the page, or pieces of data used within awebsite or webpage 110.

In step 220, website mobilization program 110 performs a static analysisof website 155. In general, website mobilization program 110 scanswebsite 155 and identifies elements that may be difficult to convert.For example, scanned elements may include webpages, widgets, or filesassociated with website 155, such as HTML, JavaScript, Cascading StyleSheets (CSS), images, or other files. In some embodiments, websitemobilization program 110 retrieves a set of one or more rules from arepository, such as rules database 165, for use in performing the staticanalysis. Retrieved rules may indicate elements within website 155 to beflagged, or otherwise annotated as incompatible, in the present form,with the device type indicated for conversion. For example, a rule mayspecify that a JavaScript widget, or other widget, known to beincompatible with the selected device type should be flagged, orotherwise annotated. In another example, a rule may specify that withinan HTML page, a list that is longer than a specified size, a table thatexceeds a certain size, or a content area that exceeds a specified sizeshould be flagged, or otherwise annotated. In another example, a rulemay specify nested elements or trees in an HTML page that should beflagged or otherwise annotated. In another example, a rule may specifythat in HTML or CSS, a sizing or coordinate use is too large and shouldbe flagged or otherwise annotated. In yet another example, a rule mayspecify that an image file must be above or below a certain resolution,or within a specified size range, and the image falls outside of suchparameters, the image file should be flagged or otherwise annotated.

Website mobilization program 110 may perform a scan of website 155,based on retrieved rules, and in some embodiments, may generate a reportor a set of information gathered from a website 155, similar to thediscussion of step 215, and store the information to analytics reportstorage 160. Information included in such a report may include, forexample, each flagged file associated with website 155 and, based onpredefined recommendations, recommendations on how each item may bereplaced within a version of website 155 converted for compatibilitywith the received device type.

In step 230, website mobilization program 110 selects a website elementfrom within website 155. Website elements may include, for example,widgets (e.g., JavaScript widgets), page objects, user interfaceelements, images, or other elements. In embodiments of the presentinvention, website mobilization program 110 may iteratively perform eachof step 230 through step 265 until each element from website 155 hasbeen processed (see decision 265). In some embodiments, websitemobilization program 110 selects each element according to the orderlisted in the HTML definition, or another definition such as a WebApplication Description Language (WADL) definition. In otherembodiments, website mobilization program 110 may select each elementbased on other criteria.

In decision 235, website mobilization program 110 determines whether theselected element is compatible with the device type associated with theconversion. In one embodiment, if no device type was received, thedefault conversion is for a mobile website. In some embodiments, websitemobilization program 110 may determine whether the selected element iscompatible with the device type associated with the conversion byretrieving a report generated by the static analysis (see step 220) orother information generated by the static analysis. As previouslydiscussed, embodiments of website mobilization program 110 may flag orotherwise annotate website elements incompatible with the type of deviceassociated with the conversion. In some embodiments, a threshold levelmay exist for each element of website 155, or portion of website 155that contains multiple elements, to determine whether each element iscompatible with the device type associated with the conversion. Forexample, a threshold level may be a specific amount or type ofincompatibility flagged, or otherwise annotated within an element, orgroup of elements of web site 155.

If website mobilization program 110 determines the selected element iscompatible with the device type associated with the conversion (decision235, yes branch), website mobilization program 110 converts userinterface (UI) elements within the selected element or group of elementsto UI types that better conform to the device type associated with theconversion (step 245). In some embodiments, website mobilization program110 converts the element(s) according to information gathered as aresult of the runtime analysis (see step 210) and/or the static analysis(see step 220) of website 155. In general, embodiments of websitemobilization program 110 populate a UI layout for the device type basedupon one or more layout rules associated with the device type. In someembodiments, adjustment function 120, a function of website mobilizationprogram 110, processes the conversion. FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of thesteps of adjustment function 120, in accordance with one embodiment ofthe present invention.

If website mobilization program 110 determines the selected element isnot compatible with the device type associated with the conversion(decision 235, no branch), website mobilization program 110 determineswhether the selected element is a REST resource. Website mobilizationprogram 110 may determine that the selected element is a REST resourceby an analysis of the interface and type of interactions capable withinthe selected element. In some embodiments, a method to access the RESTresource, such as XMLHttpRequest method may be used. URL parameters tothe XMLHttpRequest method may indicate the REST resource. XMLHttpRequestis a method that provides an easy way to retrieve data from a URLwithout having to do a full page refresh. A webpage can update just apart of the page without disrupting what the user is doing. If websitemobilization program 110 determines the selected element is not a RESTresource (decision 240, no branch), website mobilization program 110selects the next element (see step 230). If there are no additionalelements for selection, the process is complete.

If website mobilization program 110 determines the selected element is aREST resource (decision 240, yes branch), website mobilization program110 determines whether the REST resource element is self-documenting(decision 250). Self-documenting is a common descriptor for source codeand user interfaces that follow certain loosely defined conventions fornaming and structure. These conventions are intended to enabledevelopers, users, and maintainers of a system to use it effectivelywithout requiring previous knowledge of its specification, design, orbehavior. In some embodiments, website mobilization program 110 furtherdetermines whether the input and/or output of the REST resource elementis JSON. Website mobilization program 110 may determine whether RESTresource element is self-documenting based on the type schemas and otherdata associated with, for instance, a JSON interface of the RESTresource.

If website mobilization program 110 determines the REST resource elementis self-documenting (decision 250, yes branch), website mobilizationprogram 110 proceeds to generate a UI compatible with the device typefrom the REST resource, as discussed in further detail in reference tostep 260.

If website mobilization program 110 determines the REST resource elementis not self-documenting (decision 250, no branch), website mobilizationprogram 110 applies a self-documenting filter to the REST resourceelement (step 255). In general, such a self-documenting filter operatesto monitor JSON input and/or output data, convert such data to aself-documenting schema format, and insert the information into the RESTresource documentation. In some embodiments, monitoring function 130and/or documentation results function 140, functions of websitemobilization program 110, provide such a self-documenting filter. FIG. 4depicts a flowchart of the steps of monitoring function 130, inaccordance with one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 depictsa flowchart of the steps of documentation results function 140, inaccordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

In step 260, website mobilization program 110 generates a UI of theportion of website 155 for the device type indicated for conversionbased on data obtained from the REST resource. In some embodiments, ifno device type is indicated, website mobilization program 110 generatesa UI of the portion for website 155 for a mobile device. In general,website mobilization program 110 identifies one or more patterns withinthe REST resource, or data of the REST resource corresponding totemplate, such as a template stored to template storage 175. In someembodiments, REST mobilization function 150 generates a UI of theportion of website 155 for the device type indicated for conversionbased on the data obtained from the REST resource. FIG. 6 depicts aflowchart of the steps of REST mobilization function 150, in accordancewith one embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, whenthe device indicated for conversion supports applications, websitemobilization program 110 generates a native application. A nativeapplication is an application, typically for mobile devices, installeddirectly to the device. Native applications are typically acquiredthrough an online application store or marketplace. In otherembodiments, typically for mobile devices, website mobilization program110 generates a mobile web application. A mobile web application is anInternet enabled application that has specific functionality for mobiledevices. Mobile web applications are typically accessed through a webbrowser of the mobile device, such as web browser 180 of computingdevice 40.

In some embodiments, website mobilization program 110 may optimizeclient-side REST resource interfacing to improve performance by usingpredictive prefetch and chunk techniques. Prefetching occurs when aninstruction is requested before it is actually needed. In embodiments ofthe present invention, website mobilization program 110 may optimize theconverted web application based on analytics information, such as theanalytics information stored to analytics report storage 160. Based onmonitored runtime patterns, website mobilization program 110 mayidentify data to prefetch based on historical uses of website 155.Embodiments of website mobilization program 110 may detect the type ofdevice accessing website 155 and apply a separate analysis, based on thetype of device. In one embodiment, rules are stored to rules database165 indicating when data should be prefetched, types of data to includein a chunk, or other information. In some embodiments, websitemobilization program 110 may generate a native application optimized toimprove performance by using predictive prefetch and chunk techniques.In such an embodiment, the generated native application may operate suchthat, at runtime, the amount of data, or frequency of requests to server30, are optimized for the type of device that installed the nativeapplication. For example, a smartphone may have bandwidth limitations ormonthly data caps. Website mobilization program 110 may generate anative application that monitors usage data, by a user of the nativeapplication, and server 30 calls to limit the amount of data used by,for example, computing device 40. In some embodiments, websitemobilization program 110 may include a variety of rules or constraintswithin the generated native application to dictate the operations of thenative application and communication with server 30.

In one example, website mobilization program 110 may identify a user atcomputing device 40 selecting items from a list, one by one. A rule mayspecify, for example, that the entire contents of the list should besent to an accessing computing device after a predefined number ofselections from the list have been selected. In such a situation,website mobilization program 110 may send additional data to computingdevice 40 based upon the rule. In some embodiments, trends or otherpatterns may be identified within analytics information stored toanalytics report storage 160.

In decision 265, website mobilization program 110 determines whetheradditional elements from website 155 exist to be processed. In someembodiments, website mobilization program 110 selects each elementaccording to the order listed in the HTML definition, or anotherdefinition such as a WADL definition. In other embodiments, websitemobilization program 110 may select each element based on othercriteria. If website mobilization program 110 determines there areexisting elements left to be processed (decision 265, yes branch),website mobilization selects another website element (see step 230) andproceeds similarly to the preceding discussion. If website mobilizationprogram 110 determines there are no existing elements left to beprocessed (decision 265, no branch), the depicted embodiment of websitemobilization program 110 is complete.

FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of the steps of adjustment function 120,executing within the computing system of FIG. 1, in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention. Adjustment function 120 operates toadjust the presentation, display, and/or layout of UI elements withinwebsite 155, based on usage information and analytics informationgathered by website mobilization program 110, in accordance with oneembodiment of the present invention. Using a series of predefined rules,adjustment program 120 can generate different forms of website 155, orportions of website 155, based on factors such as time of access,accessing device, as well as web analytics information (e.g., popularlinks, time spent on page, user idle time, etc.), in accordance with oneembodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, websitemobilization program 110 causes adjustment function 120 to adjust UIelements with an element, or portion of website 155. In otherembodiments, steps associated with adjustment function 120 are performedby website mobilization program 110.

As discussed previously, embodiments of website mobilization program 110may include internal (e.g., on-site), and/or external (e.g., off-site)analytics techniques for gathering usage information. Embodiments ofwebsite mobilization program may monitor externally accessibleinformation, such as HTML pages loaded, data accessed, widgets (e.g.,JavaScript widgets) used, types of devices used to access website 155,or the presence of UI artifacts, such as images or other informationwithin cascading style sheets (CSS). Embodiments of website mobilizationprogram 110 may also monitor internal information, such as cursorlocation, mouse clicks, idle time, or other information. Cursorlocation, such as a cursor hovering over a field for an extended periodof time, may indicate confusion by the user controlling the cursor.Similarly, idle time of a user may indicate that the user isexperiencing confusion with website 155. Mouse clicks within website 155may be used to track the items used on website 155, as well as previousand/or subsequent pages that were loaded (e.g., by following a trail ofselected hyperlinks). In some embodiments, website mobilization program110 may generate one or more reports that include a collection of webanalytics and usage information. In other embodiments, websitemobilization program 110 may store information gathered. In someembodiments, generated reports or information are stored to analyticsreport storage 160, for access by website mobilization program 110 andadjustment function 120. In some embodiments, website mobilizationprogram 110 may associate patterns of use based on the type of device,time of day, day of week, or other potential group that affects howusers tend to use a website, such as website 155.

A web developer or other user may generate one or more rules for website155 affecting the layout, presentation, and/or display of website 155.In some embodiments, multiple sets of rules may exist. For example, oneset of rules may be directed towards a tablet device attempting toaccess website 155, while another set of rules may be directed towards adesktop environment attempting to access website 155. In anotherexample, one set of rules may be directed towards a device withtouchscreen capabilities, while another set of rules is directed towardsdevices that lack touchscreen input. Possible rules may include, but arenot limited to the following: size of page elements, exclusion/inclusionof widgets or page objects based on frequency of use, level of detailwithin a list, number of items within a list to be displayed, type of UIelement, webpage hierarchy organization within a website, or otherpotential rules related to layout, presentation, and/or display of UIelements within a website, such as website 155.

In some embodiments, adjustment function 120 adjusts the layout ofwebsite 155 and populates a version of website 155 at runtime when, forexample, computing device 40 requests to access website 155. In otherembodiments, adjustment function 120 periodically creates versions ofwebsite 155 based upon updated analytics information or reportsgenerated by website mobilization program 110. In such an embodiment,adjustment function 120 may proceed directly to step 320.

In step 320, adjustment function 120 identifies the device, or type ofdevice attempting to access website 155. In some embodiments, the devicetype is specified in step 210 (see FIG. 2). In some embodiments, therequest from computing device 40 indicates the device or type of device.In some embodiments, the type of device indicated may be, for example, adesktop device or a mobile device.

In step 330, adjustment function 120 retrieves layout rules, or otherapplicable rules, for the identified device type. Rules, such as layoutrules, may be stored to a repository, such as rules database 165. Aspreviously described, a variety of rules may be created by a webdeveloper of website 155 indicating rules relevant to the creation ofadditional versions of website 155 based on factors such as usage, time,device type, device input capabilities, page object properties, userinterface element properties, or other information. For example, a rulefor the creation of a version of website 155 may indicate that if a listhas less than a specified number of items on a page, the list shoulddisplay with details, but if the list has more than the specified numberof items on a page, the list should be displayed with only names of eachitem, and a user may be able to select the item to view details of suchan item. In another example, a rule may state that items in a list ofselectable items (e.g., hyperlinks, selectable elements which displayadditional information, etc.) should be organized according topopularity, based on hit frequency over a period of time, and that ifthe list is large, infrequently selected items should be placed atanother location, such as within a “more items” menu or selectable UIelement.

In step 340, adjustment function 120 retrieves applicable analyticsinformation, usage information, or one or more reports, as generated bywebsite mobilization program 110. In one embodiment, analytics programretrieves the information or one or more reports from a repositoryaccessible by website mobilization program 110, such as analytics reportstorage 160. In another embodiment, website mobilization program 110passes relevant information or reports to adjustment function 120. Aspreviously mentioned, analytics reports or information may include usageinformation generated by website mobilization program 110. Usageinformation may include information such as widget use, HTML pagesloaded, data accessed, type of devices used, cursor tracking, mouseclicks, or other information relevant to the usage of a website, such aswebsite 155. In some embodiments, analytics reports or information maybe linked to particular devices, device types, times of usage (e.g., dayof week, date, time of day, etc.), or other information. Suchinformation may indicate particular ways users tend to interact withwebsite 155 based on the time of day, day of the week, device type usedto access website 155, or other patterns of usage.

In step 350, adjustment function 120 populates or generates the UIelement layout, content, and presentation of website 155, or portions ofwebsite 155, based on the rules and analytics report or information. Insome embodiments, adjustment function 120 populates the content ofwebsite 155 at runtime based on a set of predefined layout rules (e.g.,rules for the type of device accessing website 155, organizational rulesbased on analytics report information, etc.) and analytic reportinformation detailing patterns of usage of website 155. By combining theanalytics report information with the predefined rules, a website, suchas website 155, may be continuously updated based upon usage patterns,temporal patterns (e.g., time of day, day of week, season), patternsassociated with devices, and other information relating to the usage ofwebpage 110.

In some embodiments, adjustment function 120 populates website 155, orportions of website 155, through a feedback loop process. In oneexample, a web developer may create a JSON configuration metadata filespecifying the entire layout of website 155. JSON is a data-interchangeformat for storing and exchanging text information, similar to XML. Insuch an example, the JSON configuration metadata file may specify views,modules, stores, models, default views, default transitions, anddependencies within a website, such as website 155. Similarly a JSONconfiguration metadata file can be generated and used to determine thecontent of a version of website 155 by specifying information such asitems to be shown in a list, based on the most frequently selected itemswithin a time period, using an analytics report generated by websitemobilization program 110.

FIG. 4 depicts a flowchart of the steps of monitoring function 130, afunction of website mobilization program 110, executing within thecomputing system of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent invention. Monitoring function 130 operates to monitor RESTresource usage, capture input and output data, and convert such datainto a self-documenting interchange format, and store the converteddata.

In one embodiment, initially, website mobilization program 110identifies the selected element as a REST resource withoutself-documentation. In some embodiments, the REST resource element onlysupports JSON for the input and output of the service. In embodiments ofthe present invention, the REST resource element does not define aschema for the input and output of the service. Website 155 includes theat least one REST resource element and is accessible by websitemobilization program 110 and monitoring function 130, in an embodimentof the present invention.

In step 420, monitoring function 130 captures JSON input(s) and/oroutput(s) from the REST resource element. In one embodiment, monitoringfunction 130 captures JSON input and output using a JAX-RS/servletfilter. A servlet is a class used to extend the capabilities of aserver. Servlets can be used to extend the applications hosted by webservers. A servlet receives a request and generates a response based onthat request. In one embodiment, a portion of a JAX-RS/servlet filter isused by monitoring function 130 to capture both JSON input data (via,for example, “String jsonin=getInput (req);”) and JSON output data (via,for example, “String jsonout=getOutput(resp);”) with regard to the RESTresource element. In some embodiments, one or more conditions specifywhen data is to be captured. For example, conditions may specify only tocapture data when the input/output type is JSON, input/out exists, noschema file already exists (or a specified time has passed since aschema file was last created), if the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)method used is not OPTIONS or GET, or other possible predefinedconditions. An HTTP method is indicates the desired action to beperformed on the identified resource. A REST resource may use HTTPmethods as verbs to perform actions on the REST resource.

In step 430, monitoring function 130 converts each set of JSON data to aself-documenting schema format. In one embodiment, monitoring function130 converts each set of JSON data to an XML schema, such as DocumentType Definition (DTD), Regular Language for XML Next Generation (RELAXNG), XSD, or another self-documenting schema format. In one embodiment,monitoring function 130 converts each set of JSON data to XML, and thenconverts XML to XSD. In another embodiment, monitoring function 130converts each set of JSON data to JSON schema, and then converts JSONschema to XSD. In still another embodiment, monitoring function 130converts each set of JSON data directly to XSD. In some embodiments,monitoring function 130 may implement such a conversion within aJAX-RS/servlet filter to covert both JSON input data (via, for example,“String xsdin=convertToXsd(req, jsonin);”) and JSON output data (via,for example, “String xsdout-convertToXsd(req, jsonout);”) to XSD.

In step 440, monitoring function 130 stores converted schema data, suchthat the data is accessible to documentation results function 140. Insome embodiments, monitoring function stores converted schema data(e.g., XSD) to a repository, such as converted schema data storage 170.In some embodiments, monitoring function 130 associates stored convertedschema data with website 155. In some embodiments, monitoring function130 associates stored converted schema data directly with the RESTresource element. In some embodiments, a naming convention is used foreach converted set of data. In one embodiment, the naming conventionused indicates, within the name of the file, the resource name, HTTPmethod used (e.g., GET, PUT, etc.), and an indication of whether theconverted data was input or output with regard to the REST resourceelement. In one example, the JSON output for an HTTP GET method to a“users” resource may be stored as converted to XSD, according to anaming convention as follows: <resource>_<method>_<input/output>.xsd. Insuch an example, the specified JSON output would be stored with thefilename users_GET_output.xsd.

FIG. 5 depicts a flowchart of the steps of documentation resultsfunction 140, executing within the computing system of FIG. 1, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Documentationresults function 140 operates to retrieve converted schema data, asstored by monitoring function 130, and insert such information intoapplicable REST resource documentation requested.

In one embodiment, initially, website mobilization program 110 hasdetermined that an element selected from website 155 is a REST resource.Website mobilization program 110, or monitoring function 130, has alsomonitored the REST resource and stored JSON input/output data, asconverted, to converted data schema storage 170.

In step S10, documentation results function 140 receives a request forREST resource documentation for a REST resource of website 155. In someembodiments, documentation results function 140 receives the requestfrom website mobilization program 110. In some embodiments, the requestfor REST resource documentation may specify a format, such as but notlimited to, XML, HTML, Web Services Description Language (WSDL), WADL,or other formats. In some embodiments, upon receiving a request for RESTresource documentation, documentation results function 140 generates theREST resource documentation, according to the specified format, for sueby website mobilization program 110. In one specific embodiment, arequest for WADL is received with regard to the REST resource. In oneembodiment, a request is received via an HTTP OPTIONS method.

In step 520, documentation results function 140 retrieves convertedschema data (e.g., XSD) corresponding to REST resource 110, and insertsthe data into the REST resource documentation. The resulting RESTresource documentation may be more complete and current than otherwiseobtainable documentation about REST resource 110. In some embodiments,documentation results function 140 retrieves corresponding convertedschema data from a repository, such as converted schema data storage150. As previously described, embodiments of monitoring function 130 maycause converted schema data storage to be stored with informationindicating the associated REST resource, webpage, website, or other webapplication. In some embodiments, converted schema data retrieved bydocumentation results function 140 is inserted into REST resourcedocumentation via a post generation processing technique. For example,if documentation results function 140 receives a request for WADL,corresponding converted schema data (e.g., XSD) may be inserted via apost-WADL generation process. In some embodiments, a JAX-RS/servletfilter is used to implement such insertion. In some embodiments,predefined conditions may exist that specify when correspondingconverted schema data shall be insert into REST resource documentation.For example, predefined conditions may specify to insert convertedschema data when an HTTP OPTIONS method is requested, if there isexisting and corresponding converted schema data, or other conditions.

In step 530, documentation results function 140 returns the resultingdocumentation. The provided REST resource documentation, including theinserted corresponding converted schema data, may be utilized toself-document the JSON input and output data for the REST resource ofwebsite 155. In some embodiments, documentation results function 140stores the resulting REST resource documentation to a repository (notshown). In other embodiments, documentation results function 140 causesthe resulting REST resource documentation to be returned to therequesting entity or location, such as website mobilization program 110or REST mobilization function 150.

FIG. 6 depicts a flowchart of the steps of REST mobilization function150, executing within the computing system of FIG. 1, in accordance withan embodiment of the present invention. REST mobilization function 150operates to generate mobile web applications, or web applicationscorresponding to a specified device, based on patterns identified fromone or more REST resources within a website, such as website 155, inaccordance with one embodiment of the present invention. In someembodiments, website mobilization program 110 performs the function ofREST mobilization function 150. Using a series of predefined templates,such as templates stored to template storage 175, REST mobilizationfunction 150 can populate data from a REST resource to a template basedon the identified pattern(s).

In one embodiment, initially, website mobilization program 110 hasdetermined that a selected REST resource is self-documenting, or websitemobilization program 110 has a caused a self-documenting filter to beapplied to the REST resource. Website mobilization program 110 may thenexecute REST mobilization function 150. A REST resource is, generally, aresource accessible by a well-defined uniform resource identifier (URI).A URI is a string of characters used to identify a name of a webresource. Such identification enables interaction with representationsof the web resource over a network, typically the World Wide Web, usingspecific protocols. A REST resource may use HTTP methods (e.g., GET,POST, DELETE, etc.) as verbs to perform actions on the REST resource.Multiple REST resource members (e.g., /users/{id}) may make up a RESTresource collection (e.g., /users).

Further, a web developer or other user may additionally create and storetemplates associated with patterns identifiable within a REST resource.For example, one template may be associated with a collection pattern. Acollection is a simple model for manipulating a set of resources thatincludes member items that can be added, removed, updated, and/ordeleted. Templates, associated with different patterns, may be stored toa repository, such as template storage 175.

In step 630, REST mobilization function 150 identifies a pattern fromthe selected REST resource. In some embodiments, patterns and criteriaassociated with each pattern may be stored to template storage 175 alongwith templates associated with each pattern. In some embodiments, RESTmobilization function 150 may access template storage 175 to retrievepredefined patterns or sets of patterns for comparison to the selectedREST resource. In some embodiments, REST mobilization function 150compares information retrieved from the REST resource to predefinedpatterns or sets of patterns. In such a comparison, REST mobilizationfunction 150 may utilize factors, such as, but not limited to, resourcenames, URIs, associated HTTP methods (e.g., GET, DELETE, OPTIONS, POST,PUT, etc.), members of resources (e.g., “/user/{id}” may be a member ofresource “/users”), or other information. Patterns may include, forexample, a collection, collection instance, or resource. A collection isa simple model for manipulating a set of resources. Collections havemember items that a user can add, remove, update and/or delete.

In one example, REST mobilization function 150 may identify a collectionpattern with a resource “users” because the main URI or uniform resourcelocator (URL) associated with the resource “users,” or “/users,” isfollowed by more than one members (i.e., multiple instances of“/users/{id}”). Further, REST mobilization function 150 may identifythat each member, for example, the multiple instances of “/users/{id}”,corresponds to a collection instance pattern. REST mobilization function150 may also take into consideration HTTP methods available inassociating one or more patterns with a REST resource. In someembodiments, REST mobilization function 150 may also take intoconsideration the types of data associated with the REST resource, andthe organizational structure associated with that data, such as lists,tables, amount of information, etc.

In step 640, REST mobilization function 150 selects at least onetemplate for the REST resource, based on the identified pattern(s). Insome embodiments, patterns are associated with templates and stored to arepository, such as template storage 175, for access by RESTmobilization function 150. Each template corresponds to a particularpattern, such that data designed for access in a desktop environment maybe more easily accessible on a mobile device, such as a tablet orsmartphone. Each template may be, for example, a widget or HTML snippet.Templates may cause detailed sets of information to be displayed suchthat only certain fields are initially displayed, touchscreen-friendlyselection/command methods may be deployed, and/or methods oforganization may vary based on each identified pattern. In someembodiments, templates are designed to operate using amodel-view-controller (MVC) software pattern for implementing the userinterface within the mobile device or tablet. MVC separates internalrepresentations of information from the way information is presented toor accepted from a user. The model notifies associated views andcontrollers where there has been a change in its state. Thisnotification allows views to update their presentation, and controllersto change the set of commands available to a user. In embodiments of thepresent invention, the model may be a REST resource of website 155. Aview generates an output representation to the user, based oninformation received from the model and/or view. A controller sendscommands to the model to update the model's state, for example, due touse of an available HTTP method. A controller may also be capable ofsending commands to the view to change the view's presentation of themodel.

A template for an instance of a collection or for a single item mayyield a form. Form fields may be included within the selected templatebased on their organizational structure within the instance data, or byother organizational means. In some embodiments, each form field may beextracted from the resultant REST calls, or from any schemas defined forthe REST API. A schema is a way to define the structure, content, and tosome extent, the semantics of data. In some embodiments, a template maydesignate form field labels, or another form field indicator, with namesextracted from schema fields corresponding to the selected data.

In step 650, REST mobilization function 150 generates a mobileapplication, or application suited for the device type specified, forthe selected REST resource. In some embodiments, REST mobilizationfunction 150 populates the selected template with data extracted fromthe selected REST resource. Embodiments of REST mobilization function150 populate the selected template according to methods previouslydescribed, utilizing applicable schemas, data, formats, and otherinformation based on the selected template and the information theselected REST resource represents. For example, REST mobilizationfunction 150 may utilize a template consisting of UI components for ascrollable view and list, with buttons to add and remove items from thelist. Such a list may be tied to, or otherwise associated with a datamodel for the REST resource. In some embodiments, a populated templatemay include a list of services, wherein each service includes a URI ofthe REST resource, and HTML method (e.g., GET, DELETE, POST, etc.), andthe internet media type of the resulting document.

FIG. 7 depicts a block diagram of components of server 30 and computingdevice 40 in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the presentinvention. It should be appreciated that FIG. 7 provides only anillustration of one implementation and does not imply any limitationswith regard to the environments in which different embodiments may beimplemented. Many modifications to the depicted environment may be made.

Server 30 and computing device 40 each include communications fabric702, which provides communications between computer processor(s) 704,memory 706, persistent storage 708, communications unit 710, andinput/output (I/O) interface(s) 712. Communications fabric 702 can beimplemented with any architecture designed for passing data and/orcontrol information between processors (such as microprocessors,communications and network processors, etc.), system memory, peripheraldevices, and any other hardware components within a system. For example,communications fabric 702 can be implemented with one or more buses.

Memory 706 and persistent storage 708 are computer readable storagemedia. In this embodiment, memory 706 includes random access memory(RAM) 714 and cache memory 716. In general, memory 706 can include anysuitable volatile or non-volatile computer readable storage media.

Website mobilization program 110, adjustment function 120, monitoringfunction 130, documentation results function 140, REST mobilizationfunction 150, website 155, analytics report storage 160, rules database165, converted schema data storage 170, and template storage 175 arestored in persistent storage 708 of server 30 for execution and/oraccess by one or more of the respective computer processors 704 ofserver 30 via one or more memories of memory 706 of server 30. Webbrowser 180 is stored in persistent storage 708 of computing device 40for execution by one or more of the respective computer processors 704of computing device 40 via one or more memories of memory 706 ofcomputing device 40. In this embodiment, persistent storage 708 includesa magnetic hard disk drive. Alternatively, or in addition to a magnetichard disk drive, persistent storage 708 can include a solid state harddrive, a semiconductor storage device, read-only memory (ROM), erasableprogrammable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, or any othercomputer readable storage media that is capable of storing programinstructions or digital information.

The media used by persistent storage 708 may also be removable. Forexample, a removable hard drive may be used for persistent storage 708.Other examples include optical and magnetic disks, thumb drives, andsmart cards that are inserted into a drive for transfer onto anothercomputer readable storage medium that is also part of persistent storage708.

Communications unit 710, in these examples, provides for communicationswith other data processing systems or devices. In these examples,communications unit 710 includes one or more network interface cards.Communications unit 710 may provide communications through the use ofeither or both physical and wireless communications links. Websitemobilization program 110, adjustment function 120, monitoring function130, documentation results function 140, REST mobilization function 150,website 155, analytics report storage 160, rules database 165, convertedschema data storage 170, and template storage 175 may be downloaded topersistent storage 708 of server 30 through communications unit 710 ofserver 30. Web browser 180 may be downloaded to persistent storage 708of computing device 40 through communications unit 710 of computingdevice 40.

I/O interface(s) 712 allows for input and output of data with otherdevices that may be connected to server 30. For example, I/O interface712 may provide a connection to external devices 718 such as a keyboard,keypad, a touch screen, and/or some other suitable input device.External devices 718 can also include portable computer readable storagemedia such as, for example, thumb drives, portable optical or magneticdisks, and memory cards. Software and data used to practice embodimentsof the present invention, e.g., website mobilization program 110,adjustment function 120, monitoring function 130, documentation resultsfunction 140, REST mobilization function 150, website 155, analyticsreport storage 160, rules database 165, converted schema data storage170, and template storage 175, can be stored on such portable computerreadable storage media and can be loaded onto persistent storage 708 ofserver 30 via I/O interface(s) 712 of server 30. I/O interface(s) 712also connect to a display 720. Software and data used to practiceembodiments of the present invention, e.g., web browser 180, can bestored on such portable computer readable storage media and can beloaded onto persistent storage 708 of computing device 40 via I/Ointerface(s) 712 of computing device 40.

Display 720 provides a mechanism to display data to a user and may be,for example, a computer monitor.

The programs described herein are identified based upon the applicationfor which they are implemented in a specific embodiment of theinvention. However, it should be appreciated that any particular programnomenclature herein is used merely for convenience, and thus theinvention should not be limited to use solely in any specificapplication identified and/or implied by such nomenclature.

The present invention may be a system, a method, and/or a computerprogram product. The computer program product may include a computerreadable storage medium (or media) having computer readable programinstructions thereon for causing a processor to carry out aspects of thepresent invention.

The computer readable storage medium can be a tangible device that canretain and store instructions for use by an instruction executiondevice. The computer readable storage medium may be, for example, but isnot limited to, an electronic storage device, a magnetic storage device,an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, asemiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination of theforegoing. A non-exhaustive list of more specific examples of thecomputer readable storage medium includes the following: a portablecomputer diskette, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), aread-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROMor Flash memory), a static random access memory (SRAM), a portablecompact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), a digital versatile disk (DVD),a memory stick, a floppy disk, a mechanically encoded device such aspunch-cards or raised structures in a groove having instructionsrecorded thereon, and any suitable combination of the foregoing. Acomputer readable storage medium, as used herein, is not to be construedas being transitory signals per se, such as radio waves or other freelypropagating electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves propagatingthrough a waveguide or other transmission media (e.g., light pulsespassing through a fiber-optic cable), or electrical signals transmittedthrough a wire.

Computer readable program instructions described herein can bedownloaded to respective computing/processing devices from a computerreadable storage medium or to an external computer or external storagedevice via a network, for example, the Internet, a local area network, awide area network and/or a wireless network. The network may comprisecopper transmission cables, optical transmission fibers, wirelesstransmission, routers, firewalls, switches, gateway computers and/oredge servers. A network adapter card or network interface in eachcomputing/processing device receives computer readable programinstructions from the network and forwards the computer readable programinstructions for storage in a computer readable storage medium withinthe respective computing/processing device.

Computer readable program instructions for carrying out operations ofthe present invention may be assembler instructions,instruction-set-architecture (ISA) instructions, machine instructions,machine dependent instructions, microcode, firmware instructions,state-setting data, or either source code or object code written in anycombination of one or more programming languages, including an objectoriented programming language such as Smalltalk, C++ or the like, andconventional procedural programming languages, such as the “C”programming language or similar programming languages. The computerreadable program instructions may execute entirely on the user'scomputer, partly on the user's computer, as a stand-alone softwarepackage, partly on the user's computer and partly on a remote computeror entirely on the remote computer or server. In the latter scenario,the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer through anytype of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide areanetwork (WAN), or the connection may be made to an external computer(for example, through the Internet using an Internet Service Provider).In some embodiments, electronic circuitry including, for example,programmable logic circuitry, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), orprogrammable logic arrays (PLA) may execute the computer readableprogram instructions by utilizing state information of the computerreadable program instructions to personalize the electronic circuitry,in order to perform aspects of the present invention.

Aspects of the present invention are described herein with reference toflowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, apparatus(systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of theinvention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchartillustrations and/or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in theflowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams, can be implemented bycomputer readable program instructions.

These computer readable program instructions may be provided to aprocessor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, orother programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, suchthat the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computeror other programmable data processing apparatus, create means forimplementing the functions/acts specified in the flowchart and/or blockdiagram block or blocks. These computer readable program instructionsmay also be stored in a computer readable storage medium that can directa computer, a programmable data processing apparatus, and/or otherdevices to function in a particular manner, such that the computerreadable storage medium having instructions stored therein comprises anarticle of manufacture including instructions which implement aspects ofthe function/act specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram blockor blocks.

The computer readable program instructions may also be loaded onto acomputer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other deviceto cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer,other programmable apparatus or other device to produce a computerimplemented process, such that the instructions which execute on thecomputer, other programmable apparatus, or other device implement thefunctions/acts specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram block orblocks.

The flowchart and block diagrams in the Figures illustrate thearchitecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementationsof systems, methods, and computer program products according to variousembodiments of the present invention. In this regard, each block in theflowchart or block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portionof instructions, which comprises one or more executable instructions forimplementing the specified logical function(s). In some alternativeimplementations, the functions noted in the block may occur out of theorder noted in the Figures. For example, two blocks shown in successionmay, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks maysometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon thefunctionality involved. It will also be noted that each block of theblock diagrams and/or flowchart illustration, and combinations of blocksin the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustration, can be implementedby special purpose hardware-based systems that perform the specifiedfunctions or acts or carry out combinations of special purpose hardwareand computer instructions.

What is claimed is:
 1. A computer program product for adjusting a web application to comply with user interface capabilities of a device type, the computer program product comprising: one or more computer readable storage media and program instructions stored on the one or more computer readable storage media, the program instructions comprising: program instructions to monitor usage patterns of a web application by a user utilizing internal and external analytics techniques, wherein: the usage patterns comprise device type and an alternate first usage pattern, and the monitoring further comprises program instructions to monitor, using a Java application programming interface for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS)/servlet filter, usage of a representational state transfer (REST) resource of the web application, including input network communication data and output network communication data of the REST resource of the web application; program instructions to convert a set of data from the monitored input network communication data and the monitored output network communication data of the REST resource to Extensible Markup Language Schema (XSD); program instructions to update documentation of the REST resource of the web application with the converted set of data; program instructions to receive user interface capabilities of the device type; program instructions to retrieve a set of one or more rules associated with the device type including a first rule to adjust the at least one user interface element based on a corresponding first usage pattern identified during a specified time of access of the web application, wherein the specified time is a time of day; program instructions to analyze the web application for compatibility with the user interface capabilities of the device type based on, at least, the set of one or more rules; program instructions to analyze the web application for the corresponding first usage pattern during the specified time of access of the web application corresponding to the first rule; program instructions to determine at least one user interface element to be modified within presentation of the web application on the device type based on the analyzed compatibility of the web application with the user interface capabilities of the device type and the analyzed corresponding first usage pattern during the specified time of access of the web application corresponding to the first rule, wherein: the at least one user interface element to be modified comprises a list including a plurality of items, and the at least one user interface element to be modified within presentation of the web application on the device type comprises organizing the plurality of items of the list based on hit frequency of each of the plurality of items over a period of time, and adjusting a number of items to display within the list; and program instructions to generate a version of the web application compatible with the user interface capabilities of the device type that includes the modified at least one user interface element.
 2. The computer program product of claim 1, further comprising: program instructions, stored on the one or more computer readable storage media, to identify the REST resource of the web application, wherein the identified pattern in the REST resource corresponds to a first pattern, wherein the first pattern is a collection pattern that corresponds to a predetermined pattern that is associated with a template; program instructions, stored on the one or more computer readable storage media, to retrieve the template corresponding to the identified pattern in the REST resource; and program instructions, stored on the one or more computer readable storage media, to populate the template with data from the REST resource.
 3. The computer program product of claim 2, wherein program instructions to generate a version of the web application compatible with the user interface capabilities of the device type comprise: program instructions to generate a native application, wherein the native application utilizes prefetching to retrieve data from the web application based on usage data associated with a user of the native application.
 4. The computer program product of claim 1, wherein program instructions to analyze a web application for compatibility with the user interface capabilities of the device type comprise: program instructions to identify at least one aspect of the web application that is incompatible with the device type.
 5. The computer program product of claim 1, wherein program instructions to generate a version of the web application compatible with the user interface capabilities of the device type comprise: program instructions to generate a version of the web application compatible with the user interface capabilities of the device type comprising the at least one user interface element, as modified, within presentation of the web application on the device type.
 6. The computer program product of claim 1, wherein the internal analytics techniques comprise user idle time, cursor location, and mouse clicks.
 7. The computer program product of claim 1, wherein the external analytics techniques comprise HyperText Markup Language (HTML) pages loaded, data accessed, widgets used, types of devices used, and presence of user interface artifacts within the web application.
 8. The computer program product of claim 1, wherein: the monitored input data is JavaScript Object Notation (JSON); and the monitored output data is JSON.
 9. The computer program product of claim 1, wherein the at least one user interface element to be modified within the presentation of the web application on the device type comprises a modification to a size of the at least one user interface element to be modified.
 10. The computer program product of claim 1, wherein the alternate first usage pattern comprises a runtime pattern.
 11. The computer program product of claim 1, wherein the at least one user interface element to be modified within presentation of the web application on the device type further comprises: adjusting a level of detail to display with each item of the plurality of items and placing at least one item of the plurality of items at another location within the web application, wherein the another location is external to the list.
 12. A computer system for adjusting a web application to comply with user interface capabilities of a device type, the computer system comprising: one or more computer processors, one or more computer readable storage media, and program instructions stored on the computer readable storage media for execution by at least one of the one or more processors, the program instructions comprising: program instructions to monitor usage patterns of a web application by a user utilizing internal and external analytics techniques, wherein: the usage patterns comprise device type and an alternate first usage pattern, and the monitoring further comprises program instructions to monitor, using a Java application programming interface for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS)/servlet filter, usage of a representational state transfer (REST) resource of the web application, including input network communication data and output network communication data of the REST resource of the web application; program instructions to convert a set of data from the monitored input network communication data and the monitored output network communication data of the REST resource to Extensible Markup Language Schema (XSD); program instructions to update documentation of the REST resource of the web application with the converted set of data; program instructions to receive user interface capabilities of the device type; program instructions to retrieve a set of one or more rules associated with the device type including a first rule to adjust the at least one user interface element based on a corresponding first usage pattern identified during a specified time of access of the web application, wherein the specified time is a time of day; program instructions to analyze the web application for compatibility with the user interface capabilities of the device type based on, at least, the set of one or more rules; program instructions to analyze the web application for the corresponding first usage pattern during the specified time of access of the web application corresponding to the first rule; program instructions to determine at least one user interface element to be modified within presentation of the web application on the device type based on the analyzed compatibility of the web application with the user interface capabilities of the device type and the analyzed corresponding first usage pattern during the specified time of access of the web application corresponding to the first rule, wherein: the at least one user interface element to be modified comprises a list including a plurality of items, and the at least one user interface element to be modified within presentation of the web application on the device type comprises organizing the plurality of items of the list based on hit frequency of each of the plurality of items over a period of time, and adjusting a number of items to display within the list; and program instructions to generate a version of the web application compatible with the user interface capabilities of the device type that includes the modified at least one user interface element.
 13. The computer system of claim 12, further comprising: program instructions, stored on the computer readable storage media for execution by at least one of the one or more processors, to identify a pattern in the REST resource of the web application, wherein the identified pattern in the REST resource corresponds to a first pattern, wherein the first pattern is a collection pattern that corresponds to a predetermined pattern that is associated with a template; program instructions, stored on the computer readable storage media for execution by at least one of the one or more processors, to retrieve the template corresponding to the identified pattern in the REST resource; and program instructions, stored on the computer readable storage media for execution by at least one of the one or more processors, to populate the template with data from the REST resource.
 14. The computer system of claim 13, wherein program instructions to generate a version of the web application compatible with the user interface capabilities of the device type comprise: program instructions to generate a native application, wherein the native application utilizes prefetching to retrieve data from the web application based on usage data associated with a user of the native application.
 15. The computer system of claim 12, wherein program instructions to analyze a web application for compatibility with the user interface capabilities of the device type comprise: program instructions to identify at least one aspect of the web application that is incompatible with the device type. 